Who is Webb Simpson’s wife? Meet Dowd Simpson
Meet Dowd Simpson: Webb Simpson’s Wife and Caddie at the 2024 Wyndham Championship Dowd Simpson Steps In as Caddie Webb Simpson’s wife, Dowd Simpson, is taking on an unusual role this week as she caddies for him at the Wyndham Championship on the PGA Tour. This tournament holds special significance for the couple, and this…
Meet Dowd Simpson: Webb Simpson’s Wife and Caddie at the 2024 Wyndham Championship
Dowd Simpson Steps In as Caddie
Webb Simpson’s wife, Dowd Simpson, is taking on an unusual role this week as she caddies for him at the Wyndham Championship on the PGA Tour. This tournament holds special significance for the couple, and this year, Dowd is shouldering the full responsibility of Webb’s bag.
A Storied History at Wyndham
Webb Simpson, 38, has a deep connection with the Wyndham Championship. It was at this tournament in 2011, held at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina, where he clinched the first of his seven career PGA Tour titles. Over the years, he has enjoyed considerable success here, with a victory, two runner-up finishes, and ten top-10 placements. The couple’s bond with the tournament is so strong that they named their third eldest child Wyndham in its honor.
Dowd’s Experience as a Caddie
While Dowd has caddied for Webb during three practice rounds at Augusta National ahead of The Masters, this marks her first experience caddying in an actual competition. Webb has expressed his trust in Dowd by entrusting her with his bag for the entire tournament. However, Dowd admits she won’t be handling any yardages.
“He’s not going to ask me any numbers,” Dowd said on the eve of the 2024 Wyndham Championship. “I don’t know how to do addition or subtraction. I don’t even know what a yard is, so it’s not going to happen. I’m terrible at math. I’m really hoping he doesn’t get in any bunkers. I don’t want to rake too many of those.”
Webb playfully confirmed, “She did great in school except for math.”
Preparing for the Role
Dowd has been diligently preparing for her role as caddie. “I’ve been reciting all the things a caddie does every night before I go to bed,” she shared. “It’s now just a matter of taking what I know and putting it into practice. You stay still, keep quiet, don’t step in anyone’s line, and never pick up the ball.”
The Story of Webb and Dowd
Both Webb and Dowd attended Wake Forest University, located just 30 minutes from the Wyndham Championship’s golf course. Dowd pursued a degree in theatre and later moved to Los Angeles and Atlanta to follow an acting career.
The couple met during college through a mutual friend. Although they briefly ended their relationship after college, they soon reconciled and got engaged. In 2010, they tied the knot, a year before Webb’s first PGA Tour victory at the 2011 Wyndham Championship.
A Family and Career in Golf
Webb Simpson’s career continued to soar after their marriage. He secured his first major title at the 2012 US Open and triumphed at The Players Championship in 2018. His latest PGA Tour victory came at the 2020 RBC Heritage. Recently, he was named one of Keegan Bradley’s vice-captains for the 2025 US Ryder Cup team.
Webb and Dowd are proud parents of five children. As Dowd takes on her role as caddie at the Wyndham Championship, their shared journey through golf and family life adds another memorable chapter to their story.